Wales’ top female impersonator and patron of Sight Life CERI DUPREE is holding an exhibition of his amazing stage costumes in Cardiff this month.
Ceri has been delighting audiences worldwide for almost 40 years. His unique talents have led him through musical theatre, pantomime, summer seasons, television and cabaret. There isn’t an audience (age or type!!!) that he hasn’t played to.
The exhibition will take place at Unit 20cw (opposite Hotter Shoe Shop) in the St David’s shopping Centre through to 25th August.
We went along for a look around the exhibition, with Ceri and to find out more about the work of SIGHT LIFE.
Ceri has performed at various major venues throughout England, Ireland, Scotland and his birthplace Wales including numerous appearances at top class hotels like The Savoy, The Dorchester, The Churchill, The Landmark and Claridges.
International work has included appearances in Greece, France, Holland, Spain, Germany South Africa and the Seychelles.
Ceri has appeared in many West End nightclubs including The Café de Paris, Talk of London, The Stork Club, Le Beat Route, Ronnie Scott’s and Pizza on the Park, He appeared twice nightly, six nights a week (and never missed a show!) for two years at the world famous Madame Jo Jo’s in London’s West End, followed by three years at Minsky’s music hall in Cardiff. His extensive repertoire of theatre shows include Hello Dolly, Rock Hard(60’s Tribute show), Hot Stuff, a 70’s tribute show (5 seasons and 2 national tours), The Ultimate Hen Party (season and national tour),The Wizard of Oz (as the most glamorous wicked witch!) and The Rocky Horror Show (as Frank-n-Furter of course!!!).
As you could see, on display will be some of the most fabulous costumes worn by Ceri over the last 40 years. This includes the Danny LaRue costume that recently featured in the BBC’s “Repair Shop”.
All entry fees will be donated to help Sight Life outreach to the growing number of people with sight loss in South Wales.
